How far is Swoyersville, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Swoyersville, PA to McMurray, PA is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.97 mi
04h 59m
Flight
231.06 mi
371.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.06 mi
Kilometers
371.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.97 mi
Kilometers
484.36 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Swoyersville
Fri, Oct 16, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swoyersville
2026-10-15T16:54
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swoyersville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Swoyersville
142.2 mi
02h 29m
To McMurray
158.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Swoyersville and McMurray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swoyersville and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Watkins Street

    718 ft · 39 sec · Watkins Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoemaker Street

    1761 ft · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    766 ft · 26 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rutter Avenue

    781 ft · 26 sec · Rutter Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Rutter Avenue

    951 ft · 29 sec · Rutter Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swoyersville and McMurray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Rutter Avenue
22.6 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 29m from Swoyersville
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swoyersville and Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swoyersville to McMurray?

The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Swoyersville and 158.7 miles from McMurray.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.41 one way or $94.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swoyersville and Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swoyersville and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 231.06 mi (371.85 km).

Swoyersville

#1 Swoyersville

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,010
Coordinates41.2917500, -75.8746400
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
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#2 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.87467, 41.291722)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.2 L · about $47.41
Round trip
$94.82
21.24 gal · 80.4 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $47.41 $94.82
Mid-grade $4.93 $52.30 $104.61
Premium $5.31 $56.34 $112.68
Diesel $6.55 $69.56 $139.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Swoyersville and McMurray. The current time is 16:54:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.